Monday Nov 30 | Meridian Star
Maurices joins in Toys for Tots program
But with countless families experiencing tough financial times, many children won't find any toys waiting for them this holiday season.
Newton Church Shares the Holiday
Thanksgiving is a day for family, feasting, and giving thanks for all we have. Some may have been unable to afford a Thanksgiving dinner, or had anyone with whom to share the holiday.
Groundbreaking ceremony for new veterans cemetery
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday for a new Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton County.
The "Bonwit" sisters perform "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" during this scene from the East Central Community College dinner theater production of the comedy "M*A*S*H," by Tim Kelly.
New director named for vets cemetery
NEWTON, Miss. - Retired Navy veteran Timothy Lockey of Collinsville has been named director for the Veterans Memorial Cemetery being constructed near Newton.
Man booked on illegal possession of stolen things
Ouachita Parish deputies on Saturday arrested Michael Chapman, 40, of Newton, Miss.
Barry Reaches Out to Neighbors
Bridge building was one of the main themes of Cheri Barry's campaign for mayor of Meridian.
The block of 7th Street directly in front of Temporary City Hall has been reopened.
Swayze Had Ties to East Mississippi
Actor Patrick Swayze was known for his blockbuster movies like Dirty Dancing and Ghost.
Budget hearings to begin Sept. 21
When the state budget process starts to bog down over Medicaid or education funding next spring during the 2010 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature, remember that the process officially started on Sept.
Hudson's Dirt Cheap Is Expanding Again
The discount retailer known for their extreme bargains and Dirt Cheap Chicken are opening a brand new store in Louisville, MS on Thursday August 27, 2009.
The driver of the van, a minister, said he tried to avoid a piece of tire in the road near Lake, and swerved, but when he tried to bring the van back into its lane, it rolled over.
Church Van Crashes Near Newton
A church van from Texas crashed on Interstate 20 eastbound near Newton, officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol said.
Funding for vets cemetery in hand
The conference room at the Mississippi State University Extension Experimental Station on Hwy.
A daughter, Mary Haddox, was born to Nick and Hailey Tucker on June 21, 2009, at Woman's Hospital.
A daughter, Mary Haddox, was born to Nick and Hailey Tucker on June 21, 2009, at Woman's Hospital.
Tobacco free coalition receives grant from MSDH
The Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition of Lauderdale and Newton Counties has received a $76,000 community grant from the Mississippi State Department of Health's Office of Tobacco Control.
Sunday Morning with: Dr. Rick Henson, Senior pastor, Oakdale Baptist Church, 55, Brandon
Tell us about your ministry at Oakdale Baptist Church. Though Oakdale is not large by the world's standards, it is heavily involved in God's work.
Chili cookoff, cars highlight city fair
People from all across the country came to Shelbyville for the Historic Uptown City Fair Saturday.
The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced updates on projects in Newton, Lauderdale, and Neshoba counties.